a comprehensive approach to steam track: expanding and sustaining a stem program pam colbert,...
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A Comprehensive Approach to STEAM
Track: Expanding and Sustaining a STEM Program
Pam Colbert, PrincipalAngela Adams, 7th Science TeacherEmily Morrison, 7th ELA TeacherLane Beshears, 8th SS Teacher
Anthony Davis, PrincipalCarla Henstock, 5th Grade MathTammy Coley, 6th ELA
Cynthia Altemueller, Chief Academic Officer
Notecard ActivityUsing 20 notecards, build a tower that . . . . .
STEAM Activity
Learning Targets
• I can generate a broad idea of the fundamental components of a comprehensive approach to integrating STEAM through PBL into my school.
• I can identify the difference between a student project and a well-designed, authentic PBL.
• I can understand the importance of integrating the 4C’s and components of STEAM into PBL design.
District Initiative and Focus
Transition to PBL and STEAM
21 Century Skills
4 C’s – Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity
8 elements of a well-designed PBL
Why the A in STEAM
Strong Community Connection
Form the Relationships and make it Real and Relevant:
Partnerships with Businesses– Teachers visit businesses to gain a sense of
real world innovation..– Businesses work with students in the
classrooms .......– Active Business Advisory
Preparation & Training
Visitations
PBL Training
STEAM Training
CCommunity Partnerships
Engineering Process
Authentic Problems & Solutions
How PBL and STEAM looks and feels?
Elkin Elementary Teachers
Tammy Coley6th Grade ELA
Carla Henstock
5th Grade Math
Elkin Middle Teachers
Angela Adams7th Grade Science
Lane Beshears
8th Grade Social Studies
Emily Morrison7th Grade ELA
STEAM NotebooksSTEAM Friday’s
RoboticsBridge Competition
STEAM in Action
LEGO Activity
Sustainability
